Christian Standard Bible | Christian Standard Bible |
1The fool says in his heart, "There's no God." They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good. | 1The fool says in his heart, "There's no God." They are corrupt, and they do vile deeds. There is no one who does good. |
2God looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. | 2God looks down from heaven on the human race to see if there is one who is wise, one who seeks God. |
3All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt. There is no one who does good, not even one. | 3All have turned away; all alike have become corrupt. There is no one who does good, not even one. |
4Will evildoers never understand? They consume my people as they consume bread; they do not call on God. | 4Will evildoers never understand? They consume my people as they consume bread; they do not call on God. |
5Then they will be filled with dread--dread like no other--because God will scatter the bones of those who besiege you. You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them. | 5Then they will be filled with dread--dread like no other--because God will scatter the bones of those who besiege you. You will put them to shame, for God has rejected them. |
6Oh, that Israel's deliverance would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. | 6Oh, that Israel's deliverance would come from Zion! When God restores the fortunes of his people, let Jacob rejoice, let Israel be glad. |
The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. |
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